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COME, STAY AWHILE, AND PLAY WITH US
The protected waters have become a dream location
for kayakers, canoers, and boaters.
The wreck of the Gunilda lies just offshore and
is a popular site for technical dives.
The Casque Isle Hiking Trail begins in Rossport.
Other favourite pastimes are hunting, fishing,
beachcombing, rock collecting, bird-watching,
photography, golfing, and even sand castle building.
For wildlife lovers, there are frequent sightings
of deer, moose, bear, eagles and blue heron;
occasionally one can also observe otter, owls, pileated
woodpeckers, fox, and wolves.
Winter activities include skiing, snowshoeing, and
ice fishing, while snowmobilers can enjoy the miles of
groomed trails linking the communities of the North
Shore and offering the most scenic views and wilderness
adventures in Ontario.
| PARKS and SCENIC VIEWS
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| Rainbow Falls Provincial Park |
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Cascading
waters plunge over the rock ledges of Rainbow
Falls on their way to Lake Superior. Trails,
including the Casque-Isles section of the
Voyageur Trail, lead to panoramic views. Choose
to camp near the beaches of Whitesand Lake or
along the rugged shore of Lake Superior at the
Rossport Campground.
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the Parks Ontario Website for More Information. |
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| Aquasabon Falls & Gorge |
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One
hundred feet of awe inspiring water and mist,
thundering into Aguasabon Gorge on its way to
the lake. Pull of Highway 17 just before
Terrace Bay to access the parking lot and
Boardwalk. After viewing the falls, take a
shore drive to Terrace Bay Beach to view the
outflow and hike across the bridge at the start
of the Casque Isles Trail.
Visit
the Terrace Bay Website for More Information |
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| Museums |
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Both
the Rossport Caboose Museum, and the Schreiber
Railway Museum offer unique insights to the
fishing, mining and railway heritage of the
North Shore. These very accessible and special
displays will be of interest to the entire
family. |
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Battle
Island
Lighthouse |
The
Rossport
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| WATER
ACTIVITIES |
Whether it be stretches of golden sand,
terraced pebbled beach or a shoreline of granite
slabs or volcanic rock ther are many beautiful
lakeshore spots to visit around Rossport, or
further afield in Schreiber or Terrace Bay.
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| Rossport beach |
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Take
a good book, swim and play on the sandbar, have
a picnic. Washrooms gazebo and picnic
tables area available. Youngsters can use the
swings and climbing set. Play beach volleyball
on the new court, or a quick round of
basketball. Take a short hike at the start
of the Casque Isles trail (west end), or walk
around the rocks to the second beach by the
highway, and build a fire in the pit, watch the
moon rise over the water. |
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| Banana
Beach |
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Just
past Rossport Campground going east on Hwy 17
turn right on Lakeshore Road and drive a couple
minutes to Banana Beach - a little secluded
island connected by a short sand causeway.
Bring some folding chairs and a blanket. A great
area for a quiet shore lunch and a good book. |
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| Schreiber
Beach |
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Go
down Isbister Drive, just past the subway to
reach Schreiber Beach. Handicap accessible
it has breathtaking view of Lake Superior from
the pebbled beach. Hiking trails, Picnic tables,
washrooms and a gazebo are available. |
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| Terrace
Bay Beach |
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A
long beautiful stretch of sand beach protecting
the harbour at the outflow from Aguasabon Falls.
Close to the golf course, with picnic tables and
washrooms. Go for a spectacular walk over the
lower falls bridge at the start of the Casque
Isle Trail (east end) |
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| Canoeor
Kayak |
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Bring
your own canoe or Kayak and explore the offshore
coves, beaches and sea caves. Launch from the
park or the harour. Stay in the protected
waters and enjoy overnight camping on one of the
many island sites. If you do not have your
own equipment, consider renting from our local
outfitter, or even take a one or two day course
and guided tour of the islands and lighthouse.
Visit
Superior Outfitters Website for more Information |
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| Exploring
the Gunilda
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A
depth of 265 feet/80.8 meters and Canada's
stringent regulation of its underwater resources
ensures that the Gunilda
gets few
visitors. The craft, now protected as a Heritage
Shipwreck, resisted attempts to raise her, and
has since been explored by two submersibles, a
hard-hat diver and few scuba divers, at least
officially. Only pictures can be taken.
Penetration is not permitted, and even silt is
to be left undisturbed as a way of preserving
the wreck. |
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| OUTDOOR
RECREATION |
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There
are number short hikes in the Rossport area or
on the Islands, which explore the incredible
beauty of the Lake and Boreal Forest.
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| Casques Isles Hiking
Trail |
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The
Casques-Isles hiking trail begins in Terrace
Bay, along the spectacular 100 foot Aguasabon
Falls & Gorge, the trail follows the
shoreline, hopping from bay to bay until finally
reaching Rossport, the total length being 52 km.
The trail is divided into 5 sections. These
sections vary in hiking time and difficulty so
that both the advanced and the amateur hiker can
enjoy the north shore of Lake Superior.
Visit
the Casque Isles Information page on
theSchreiber Website.
All of
which is part of the Voyageur Hiking Trail |
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| Aguasabon
Golf Course |
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Some
of the things that make this course special
include: affordable membership and green fees,
quick playing times (9 holes less than 2 hours),
incredible scenic views, and easy access to from
local hotels. Check out the Aguasabon
Golf Club website for more information. |
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| Camping |
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The
Rossport area is well suited for camping due to
its vast wilderness and rugged natural beauty.
No mater how you like to camp whether it is a
tent or recreational vehicle, there is something
for everyone. Campers can enjoy the splendor of
the forest, while maintaining close proximity to
local services and amenities. In addition, there
is a myriad of activities for visitors to enjoy,
from boating and canoeing to hiking and fishing.
For more information visit:Aguasabon Falls Campground | Rainbow
Falls Provincial Park |
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| Fishing
& Hunting |
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Fishing
for various species of fish are available such
as pickerel, northern pike, whitefish, perch and
suckers. The cold water lakes have lake trout,
speckled trout, whitefish, ling and suckers.
Many Animals that are found in this area may
include moose, deer, timber wolves, fox, lynx,
black bear, mink, marten, muskrat, beaver,
snowshoe hare, and red squirrels. Contact
your local Ministry
of Natural Resources for regulations and
information on licenses. You need a valid
license to fish or hunt in our area. |
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| Wildlife
Viewing & Photography |
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Wildlife commonly found in the region include moose, deer, owls, wolves, skunks and the largest unpredated herd of woodland caribou known. Caribou are found on the Slate Islands and thrive there due to the lack of predators around them. They can often be seen swimming across the bay or walking along the shore. |
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| WINTER
RECREATION |
| Rossport
is a four season getaway. From the Ice Fishing
to snowshoeing, cross country and downhill
skiing, to hiking or snowmobiling, there is
something for everyone. Choose the
wilderness trails, or stick with the groomed
snowmobile and cross country ski trails and
enjoy winter like never before. Play
during the day and then in the evening enjoy
fine dining and stay
over and relax at one of our cosy Bed and
Breakfasts or the Guest House. |
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| Snowmobile |
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We
have a beautiful area for snowmobiling. If you
enjoy breathtaking scenery and like the
challenge of a good ride, then we invite you to
come and experience what our region has to
offer. You won't be sorry that you did! For
information on our area and on planning your
winter getaway, visit North
of Superior Snowmobile Assoc. |
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| Skiing |
Downhill |
Crosscountry |
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Trestle
Ridge Ski Hill Terrace Bay:
Trestle Ridge offers 5 ski runs ranging
from beginner to intermediate-advanced, along
with a half pipe for snowboarding. They offer a
fully equipped rental shop including snowboards,
with snowboard and ski lessons available. Why
not start planning your winter vacation today? |
The
Superior Cross Country Ski Club is a not for
profit organization run by local volunteers.
Rainbow Falls Trails
Between Schreiber & Rossport
6km of groomed trails
Classical & skate style skiing |
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